ELEMENTS OF GOVERNMENT - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 221:

• JAMB 1985

In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in

A. The community
B. Public officials
C. Judges
D. The Head of Stae
E. The legislature

Question 222:

• JAMB 1985

A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended , to promote the general welfare is called

A. A private bill
B. A decree
C. An appropriation bill
D. A public bill
E. An edict

Question 223:

• JAMB 1985

In federal state, powers are shared

A. Between the central government and local governments
B. Between the centre and other co-ordinate units of the state
C. Among the major regions of the country
D. Among the federal ministers
E. Equally among the ethnic groups in the country

Question 224:

• JAMB 1985

The rule of law implies

A. The rule by lawyers
B. That only the Head of State is above the law
C. The absence of a military government
D. That no one is above the law
E. That only the National Assembly can make laws

Question 225:

• JAMB 1985

A one party system of government

A. Is found only in Africa
B. Allows no official opposition
C. Does not provide for a legislature
D. Is practised only where the citizens share identical views about policy
E. Does not accept the doctrine of separation of powers